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CHRISTCHURCH MAIL, NOVEMBER 14, 2013 29 advertising feature Put it down in words and watch your life blossom ‘‘The habit of writing for my eye only is good practice,’’ wrote British author Virginia Woolf in her diary. ‘‘It loosens the ligaments.’’ Not only does journal keeping allow us to retain clearer memories, it can also aid in directing our main purpose in life or be a way in which to achieve our goals. Daily journal writing is not exactly like keeping a diary; it should be considered more of a powerful tool for self-examination and reflection, for therapy, and for developing greater self-esteem and self-image. Gone are the ‘‘dear diary’’ days of diary writings: what you had for dinner, who you chatted to on the phone and who you bumped into up the street. Instead, journal writing should be a spontaneous action that entices you to want to make a habit out of it. A Chinese proverb states that the palest ink is stronger than the most miraculous memory. In other words, the fear of not remembering those moments of great wonder from your day should be reason enough to consider starting a journal of your own. For centuries, writers have realised that daily anecdotes and conversations overheard, experiences and feelings from one single moment in time, may just be the seedlings of their next important story. Writing a journal keeps all of these important bitesized morsels handy on paper, freeing up your mind to carry on with those other things in life. Knowing that your journal is nearby, housing all those scratchings on paper and moments in time, can be a wonderful thing. When starting your journal, here are a few tips to consider: Use a notebook that will help inspire you. There are some fun and funky notebooks out there, from designer patterns to a classic Moleskine, and ones with lined or plain pages. Either way, it needs to be a notebook you’ll take with you on all your daily travels. N • Full dentures • Partial dentures • Denture repairs • Unbreakable partials • Relines • Implant assisted dentures T I F U L consilb Oo gu tl Denture Clinic and Laboratory member of NZIDT Bryan Perry NZACDT Advanced Clinical Dental Technician DENTURES PLUS T E E T H , Think with Ink: Daily journal writing can be good therapy. Photo:GROBINSON Find a writing tool. Pens are one of those things – they have to be just right. You might be particular about the brand or the type of ink you like to write with, or a pen with a cushioned barrel might be more your thing. Either way, try a few out. Set up a routine. Remember to carry your journal everywhere with you, so you can write down those great ideas or scribble down those emotions that catch you off guard. Choose a setting. Whether it’s over a coffee at your local cafe or while watching the surf on a beach, find that place that inspires you. Try out a few locations if you are not sure. Always date your entries. This is probably one of the most important rules to abide by. It comes in handy when you sit down to ponder your words. Remember to write. Consider your words as ‘‘thoughts on paper’’. Entries should be spontaneous and unedited, and therefore not perfect. Don’t feel self-conscious, as if someone is watching you over your shoulder. This is your space in which to be honest and it’s for your eyes only. Consider a lockable journal if this is something that worries you. Be creative. Find you own ‘‘voice’’ and try incorporating a bit of style. Add some of your poems, sketches, or even random images from magazines that inspire you. Know when to stop. Don’t overdo it. Creative minds get tired too, so consider applying a word or page limit for each of your entries. Re-read your words. Set aside time and read back through past journal entries. Leave it for a few weeks or even months. Reading through past entries is considered to be an invaluable form of self-therapy. Keep writing. Dedicate yourself to your journal writing, making sure you make it feel like a valuable part of your day. Make it a habit you enjoy, and set aside that time just for you. Remember, also, to learn from your own experiences and write because you want to re-read your words in the future. Gradually, journal writing will become the companion to that strong cup of tea. 5402121AD N 396 Innes Road, St Albans, Phone 385 5517 Off street parking, close to Orbiter Bus Stops to a an tio in B E A U A T U R A L S MIL E